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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.48, 13,670.55 and 3,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.48, 13,670.55 and 3,847.80 is: 5,773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.48 : 13,670.55 = 3,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.48/13,670.55 = 3,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.48x = 13,670.55 × 3,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.48x = 52,601,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601,542.29/9,111.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.11

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